Define Arms And Legs Meaning

the details of a situation

when something costs an arm and leg, it means it's very expensive.

To become substantially more complicated, especially when this was unforeseen. Colloquial expression, primarily used in (British) English. Origin: by analogy to human biological development in the womb.

To be pregnant, to the point of definately being obvious that there is a baby inside of you

It's very expensive!

n. - Gasoline, which literally costs an arm and a leg nowadays.

an outrageously high price, en excessive price

Figuratively, what one would have to sell or otherwise place as collateral in order to afford something of great expense.

Comes from the fact that, when buying things of great expense, it actually feels as if you are having to offer said appendages as collateral for said item you are purchasing.

A metaphor for the concept of equivalent exchange meaning 'at great personal cost', in reference to something gained.

The phrase may have originated from the legend of Edward Elric, an alchemist who attempted to revive his deceased mother and later restored his brother's soul at the physical cost of his left leg and right arm, respectively.

A large amount of money; very expensive or costly.

Some things are so expensive that they are painful to buy, and cost everything you have.